Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓51% · fair 1.95
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓79% · fair 1.27
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 11.23
Metalourg vs Shortan: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Tuesday 13 October the Pro League A brings Metalourg against Shortan at Metallurg Bekabad Stadium. Kick-off: 12:00 WAT. In the table, Metalourg are 3rd, among the top four, on 52 points after 26 matches; Shortan are 2nd (among the top four) with 53. Only 1 point split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Metalourg, last 5: WWWWW Their latest outing: 1–0 win over Jayxun, at home. 2.5 goals per outing makes them dangerous. Defensively they have kept 4 clean sheets in that run.
Shortan, last 5: WWWWL Their latest outing: 3–1 win over Jayxun, at home. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. 2.5 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
Momentum favours Metalourg, collecting 3.0 points per game to 2.0 for Shortan.
Head to head
When they last met (4 Jun 2026) it ended Shortan 1–0 Metalourg.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Metalourg 1.5 xG, Shortan 1.4 xG – a total near 2.9. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 55%, GG 51%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Metalourg 44%, draw 21%, Shortan 35%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 2.5 goals (55%, odds 1.73). Most likely score in line with that pick: Metalourg 2–1 Shortan. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Metalourg44%fair 2.28 · @2.25
Draw21%fair 4.78 · @3.50
Shortan35%fair 2.84 · @2.62
2.90Expected goals
1.55Metalourg xG
1.35Shortan xG
51%Both score
55%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
2–19%
1–09%
1–28%
0–17%
2–07%
From our goals model: Metalourg 1.5 – 1.4 Shortan expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 55% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.73.
Who will win Metalourg vs Shortan?
On our numbers Metalourg have a 44% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Shortan 35%.
How many goals will there be in Metalourg vs Shortan?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 55% likely and both teams score 51% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Metalourg vs Shortan?
Our predicted score is Metalourg 2–1 Shortan, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Metalourg vs Shortan?
Metalourg vs Shortan (Pro League A) kicks off on Tuesday 13 October 2026 at 12:00 (West Africa Time) at Metallurg Bekabad Stadium.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
